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Topic: Punjab Congress

‘Punjab Congress in pathetic state’: Amarinder hits back at Rawat’s ‘proximity’ remark

Reacting to Harish Rawat's remarks over Amarinder Singh's 'proximity' to BJP leaders like Amit Shah, the ex-Punjab CM said even his worst critics and enemies won't doubt his integrity.

From Kumaramangalam to Kanhaiya, why Communists can’t change Congress’ fortunes

Communist leaders have long felt the need to infiltrate the Congress with 'Trojan horses' and take over the party. But a 2004-like victory is unimaginable now.

Punjab govt reduced to ‘tamasha’, Channi should remove tainted ministers, says Kejriwal

Delhi CM's remarks, who is in Chandigarh, comes a day after the Congress was pushed into a fresh crisis after Navjot Singh Sidhu's resignation as the party’s Punjab unit chief.

Amarinder’s first Delhi visit after leaving Punjab CM post sets off buzz over future action

Singh's visit came on the same day as Navjot Singh Sidhu resigned as Punjab Congress chief. He said the media was 'unnecessarily indulging in speculation'.

Punjab CM Channi gives home, health ministries to deputy CMs, keeps 14 portfolios with himself

CM Channi will hold key departments including power, excise, mining and geology, environment & civil aviation. Senior cabinet minister Manpreet Singh Badal got the finance portfolio.

5 reasons why Navjot Sidhu has resigned, pushing Punjab Congress into deeper crisis

Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Sidhu resigned as Punjab Congress chief Tuesday afternoon, tweeting that he will ‘never compromise on Punjab’s future’.   

What Jat and Dalit Sikhs say about Congress’ Punjab move and next CM: Survey

Prashnam survey asked Punjab voters who among Charanjit Channi, Amarinder Singh and Navjot Singh Sidhu should be the Congress' CM face in the upcoming assembly election.

Congress digs own grave & shoots itself in the foot, while defections trump infections

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‘Baffling’: Punjab Congress leader Jakhar hits out at Harish Rawat over remarks on Sidhu

In a tweet Monday, Jhakhar lashed out at Rawat over latter's statement that assembly elections will be fought under Navjot Singh Sidhu, said it is 'likely to undermine CM’s authority'.

Punjab Congress MLAs ask Sonia Gandhi to pick new CLP leader amid Amarinder’s resignation

During the Congress Legislature Party meeting Saturday, 78 party MLAs also passed a resolution thanking Amarinder Singh for his contribution towards Punjab.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?